County staff propose programmable LED option to light historic courthouse, citing safety and cost savings

Jan 5, 2026

Building and grounds director Booker Boyer recommended programmable recessed LED lighting to light the older courthouse for security and seasonal display, telling commissioners it would likely cost far less than three Victorian-style pillars estimated at $20,000 and reduce maintenance and fall‑risk for staff.

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Booker Boyer, Lincoln County director of building and grounds, asked the Board of Commissioners on Jan. 5 to consider a programmable LED lighting system for the older courthouse facade that would provide security illumination and be programmable for holidays and events. "We can change it up to 20 different colors," Booker said, noting the system can be controlled from a tablet and, in clear white, would improve night‑time camera visibility.

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